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1 in 10,000 people [2] Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare neuromuscular disorder that results in the loss of motor neurons and progressive muscle wasting. [3][4][5] It is usually diagnosed in infancy or early childhood and if left untreated it is the most common genetic cause of infant death. [6] It may also appear later in life and then ...
Spinal muscular atrophies. Spinal muscular atrophies (SMAs) are a genetically and clinically heterogeneous group of rare debilitating disorders characterised by the degeneration of lower motor neurons (neuronal cells situated in the anterior horn of the spinal cord) and subsequent atrophy (wasting) of various muscle groups in the body. [1]
The Singapore Medical Association (abbreviated SMA) is a professional association representing the interests of medical professionals in Singapore. It was established on September 15, 1959, replacing the Malaya Branch of the British Medical Association. [2] As of 2020, it had over 8,200 members. [3] It publishes the monthly peer-reviewed ...
The Automated Classification of Medical Entities program automates the underlying cause-of-death coding rules. The input to ACME is the multiple cause-of-death codes assigned to each entity (e.g., disease condition, accident, or injury) listed on cause-of-death certifications, preserving the location and order as reported by the certifier.
Chairman Mao Zedong was reported to have been suffering from ALS. Eddie Adams (1933–2004), American photographer. [41] José Afonso (1929–1987), Portuguese singer-songwriter, revolutionist against the Estado Novo regime. [42] Gordon Aikman (1985–2017), British political researcher and motor neurone disease campaigner.
1. Dell Technologies. Shares of Dell Technologies (NYSE: DELL) have surged over the last few years. About half of its business still hinges on PC sales, but the stock's gains have been fueled by ...
In 2022, Bonilla, 60, was found guilty of sexual assault in the incident and is serving a 20-year sentence. Ray sued the hospital for negligence, and in September a jury awarded her $25 million ...
Development of life expectancy in Singapore. As of 2019, Singaporeans have the world's longest life expectancy, 84.8 years at birth. Women can expect to live an average of 87.6 years with 75.8 years in good health. The averages for men are lower, with a life expectancy at 81.9 years with 72.5 years in good health. [5]